This is our story, and we're sticking to it!
Chris and I were talking about vacations one day and realized we had not been ANYWHERE in a long, long time. So, we decided to take a break and head up to the mountains! Little did I know, Chris had been planning a little surprise. I had no idea of what was to come.
Weeks ahead of time, after discussing plans with my mom, Chris got up the nerve and decided it was time to start our life together. A week before the big proposal, mom could stand the secret no longer. Instead of just one person, she had to tell two. Liz and Kaye were sworn to secrecy, but the anticipation was killing all three.Wanting to make sure everything was perfect, Chris enlisted the help of his mom to ensure the ring was beautiful. This is how it all began.
The day of our trip, Chris Nascar-ed it fearlessly up the mountain, swirving between 18-wheelers. I felt a little sick. And fussed the whole time. Sure wish I had known what was coming, and MAYBE I would have held my tongue... just a little bit.
In Seiverville, Tennessee we rented a cabin in the middle of the woods, right on top of a mountain. The wind was gusting, as if a tornado was going to rip through the cabin at any moment. Chris and I decided to go to Ripley's Aquarium since it was a windy, rainy, and cold day.
The aquarium was by far one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. Here are pictures from the first time we walked around.
After walking around twice, Chris said, "Let's walk through one more time." Of course I talked incessantly while we walked. We entered the pitch black jellyfish room. Chris stood behind me as I gazed at the bright blue aquarium. I thought nothing of it as he put his arms around me. Clueless, I just stood there and kept talking. He then nudged me to get my attention and said, "Will you marry me?" Before I even realized what I was saying, the eloquent words that left my mouth were, "Wha, Wha, Wha, What?!" Once I could speak clearly again, I said "YES, oh my gosh, I have to call my mom!"
Oh so excited! I could hardly contain myself!
Relieved! The stress is over... for now!
